Overview

This unit focuses on the key role that accounting plays in addressing climate change issues. It provides opportunities to develop accounting competencies within the broader professional context that include, but are not limited to: (a) the communication of climate change issues in financial and non-financial reports; (b) the impact of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Annemarie Conrath-Hargreaves

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

 evaluate the role of accounting in addressing climate change and related issues

2.

examine the historical and current national and international developments in accounting standard setting and assurance on climate change

3.

evaluate opportunities and challenges of integrating information on climate change and associated risks into financial reporting, management information, and decision-making systems

4.

understand how information and communications technology (ICT) (e.g., via data collection and analytics) can help address climate change issues, including green IT, social media, internet of things, and smart technologies

5.

apply critical thinking, problem solving, team work, and communication skills to individual and / or group activities dealing with climate change issues.

Teaching approach

Research activities
Active learning
Simulation or virtual practice
Case-based teaching
Field trips
Problem-based learning
Enquiry-based learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $100